Description:

With up to 80% of accidents attributed to pilot error, this new series is critically important. It identifies and examines the ten top areas of concern to pilot safety. Each book contains real-life pilot stories drawn from FAA/NASA databases, valuable "save-yourself" techniques and an action agenda of preventive techniques pilots can implement to avoid risks.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction.

Chapter 2: Problems with MEL (Minimum Equipment List).

Chapter 3: Illegal and/or Unsafe Flight Due to Excessive Pressure for On-Time Departure.

Chapter 4: Illegal or Unsafe Flight Due to Improper Maintenance Paperwork.

Chapter 5: Missed Checklist or Preflight Items.

Chapter 6: Flight Crew Misunderstandings of Aircraft Systems Resulting in Illegal and/or Unsafe Flight.

Chapter 7: Flight Crew Not Familiar with or Not Using Proper Abnormal or Emergency Procedures.

Chapter 8: Flight Crew Not Checking with Maintenance When Discrepancy Exists.

Chapter 9: Disagreements Between Flight Crew and Maintenance and/or Management.

Chapter 10: Summary and Final Discussion.

Appendix: Typical Turbine-Powered Airline Aircraft and Its Systems.